Alex Vargas, Mayor
Angie Reyes English, Mayor Pro Tem
Katrina Manning, Councilmember
Alex Monteiro, Councilmember
L. David Patterson, Councilmember
Dayna S. Williams-Hunter, City
Clerk
Marie Poindexter-Hornback, City
Treasurer
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2023 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AND NEED REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION OR MODIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT [email protected] OR CALL (310) 349-2915 PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR ASSISTANCE.
THE MEETING IS SHOWN LIVE ON CABLE CHANNEL 22, AND WILL BE REBROADCAST
AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND RELATED MEETINGS ACCORDING TO THE PUBLISHED CABLE SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS. IT SHALL
ALSO BE BROADCAST LIVE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE THEREAFTER ON THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE'S WEBSITE:
https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthornecommunity-television/meeting-videos Or online on YouTube by searching for Hawthorne Community Television ______________________
THE AGENDA, STAFF REPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthornecommunity-television/meeting-videos AND THEN SELECTING THE DESIRED MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY INSPECT (AT NO COST) AND/OR OBTAIN COPIES (UPON PAYMENT OF THE CITY’S
CURRENT COPYING FEE) OF ANY REGULAR SESSION ITEM BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT CITY HALL VIA TELEPHONE (310) 349-2915 OR EMAIL [email protected].
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES/PRESENTATIONS
1. Rebranding Program – (City Logo) – Tripepi Smith and Associates Inc.
2. City of Hawthorne’s Local Business Assistance Program for Hawthorne Local Business Update – South Bay Workforce Investment Inc.
3. Good Neighbor Award Presentation – Erika Lampkin, Human Resources Director
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
ANY PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE A
SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK/SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL , PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING. AFTER
OBTAINING PERMISSION TO PROCEED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER SPEAKERS SHOULD FIRST STATE THEIR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. THEY THEN SHALL STATE THEIR BUSINESS FOR ALL GOVERNING BODIES
BRIEFLY AND COMPLETELY AND UNLESS GRANTED FURTHER TIME BY A GOVERNING BODY SHALL LIMIT THEIR ADDRESS TO THREE MINUTES. THE THREE-MINUTE LIMIT SHALL INCLUDE GOVERNING BODY OR STAFF RESPONSES, IF ANY, TO QUERIES POSED BY SPEAKERS. HOWEVER, THE STATE OPEN MEETINGS LAW (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 ET SEQ.) PROHIBITS THE CITY COUNCIL FROM PROVIDING A DETAILED RESPONSE OR ACTING UPON ANY ITEM NOT CONTAINED ON THE AGENDA POSTED 72 HOURS BEFORE A REGULAR MEETING AND 24 HOURS BEFORE A SPECIAL MEETING. ALL REMARKS SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO THE GOVERNING BODIES AS A BODY AND NOT TO ANY PARTICULAR MEMBER THEREOF. THE GOVERNING BODY MAY EITHER
DISPOSE OF THE COMMUNICATION AT THE CLOSE THEREOF OR MAY REFER IT TO AN APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR STUDY, INVESTIGATION, REPORT, AND/OR RECOMMENDATION. DISCUSSION, IF ANY, SHALL BE BY MEMBERS OF A GOVERNING BODY ONLY. (H.M.C. 2.06.180, RESO. NO. 6443)
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, November 14, 2023's agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
5. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the special meetings of May 11, 2023 and October 16, 2023 and regular meeting of September 12, 2023. Motion to approve minutes.
6. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
ORDINANCES
7. Ordinance No. 2240 (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.14,
17.16, 17.18, 17.19, 17.22, 17.87 TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT; AND ESTABLISHING NEW CHAPTERS 17.85 (HOUSING OVERLAY) AND
17.101 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT. Motion to adopt.
8. Ordinance No. 2241 (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW HOUSING OVERLAY AND OTHER POLICIES OF THE 2021- 2029 HOUSING ELEMENT. Motion to adopt.
9. Ordinance No. 2242 (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 17.100 (MULTIFAMILY AND MIXED-USE OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion to adopt.
10. Ordinance No. 2243 (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 16.64 (URBAN LOT SPLITS) OF TITLE 16; AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 17.102 (TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN LOT SPLITS) OF TITLE
17. Motion to adopt.
11. Ordinance No. 2245 (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.92.120 (EXISTING NONCONFORMING USES) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS REGULATION AND
LICENSES) AND USING THE COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA. Motion to adopt.
12. Ordinance No. 2246 (1st Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.17.040 (TERMS OF OFFICE) OF CHAPTER 2.17 (YOUTH COMMISSION); AMENDING SECTION
2.18.040 (TERMS OF OFFICE) OF CHAPTER 2.18 (CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION); AMENDING SECTION 2.19.020 (MEMBERS) OF CHAPTER 2.19 (VETERANS’ AFFAIRS COMMISSION); AMENDING SECTION 2.20.040 (TERMS OF OFFICE) OF CHAPTER 2.20 (SENIOR CITIZENS’ COMMISSION); AMENDING SECTION
2.22.040 (TERMS OF OFFICE) OF CHAPTER 2.22 (PARK, RECREATION AND FINE ARTS COMMISSION); AMENDING SECTION 2.28.090 (TERMS OF OFFICE) OF CHAPTER 2.28 (PLANNING COMMISSION) OF THE HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Motion to introduce.
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
13. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Regional Integration of
Intelligent Transportation Systems (RIITS) for the NextGen Countywide Signal Priority (CSP) Upgrade and Expansion and the I-105/I-405 Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation (Metro) to exchange infrastructure and operational resources and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute this agreement.
14. Approve an appropriation of $63,243.15 from the "OT Reimbursement - Special Events - Inglewood" account, number 100-109-51956, for the purchase of Supplemental Law Enforcement Liability Insurance; and
Approval of a Purchase Order in the “Not to Exceed” Amount of $63,243.15 for payment to Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC for Supplemental Law Enforcement Liability Insurance.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an appropriation of $63,243.15 from the "OT Reimbursement - Special Events – Inglewood," account, number 100-109-51956, and approve a purchase order in the “Not to Exceed” Amount of $63,243.15 payable to Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC for Supplemental Law Enforcement Liability Insurance.
15. Progress Payment #4 in the amount of $180,666.72 due to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA for Hawthorne Blvd Mobility Improvement Project – Phase II (Project # 23-01)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #4 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA.
16. Progress Payment #7 in the amount of $763,517.85 due to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA for Highway Safety Improvement Project Traffic Signal Upgrade and Reconstruction 120th St Improvement Project – Prairie Ave to Felton Ave (Project # 21-06)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #7 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA.
17. Award of Contract for Northeast Hawthorne Mobility Improvement Project (Project # 21-05).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Sequel Contractors of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
18. Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and Harris & Associates for Development Impact Fee Reports.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopts agreement between Harris & Associates and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement, and any and all amendments, thereto, with any minor non-substantive changes to be made by Counsel.
19. Approval of Amended Agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide business assistance services under the City of Hawthorne’s Business Assistance Grant Program
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the amended agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide business assistance services for the City of Hawthorne’s Business Assistance Grant Program.
20. Heat Pump Water Heater Program Agreement
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approves and allows the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and accept the Incentive of the funds to support the installation of heat water heaters at City Hall, Memorial Center, and Betty Ainsworth Gym.
21. Award of Contract for City of Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation Project (Project #23-09).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Klassic Engineering & Construction, Inc. of Orange, CA. under the condition they register for and receive an UEI number.
22. Approval of Purchase of two 2023 Ford Explorer Vehicles.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the order and purchase of up to two Ford Explorer Vehicles.
23. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Economic Development Programs Update RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council ask questions as necessary and receive and file the ARPA Economic Development Plan Programs update.
24. Progress Payment #2 in the amount of $256,432.55 due to Best Contracting Services, Inc of Gardena, CA for City of Hawthorne Owned Building Roof Rehabilitation (Project #23-06).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #2 to Best Contracting Services Inc of Gardena, CA.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
Claim of Albert N. Rubio
25. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the Claim of Albert N. Rubio
26. Claim of Kenneth Lamar Jerome Tucker
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Deny the Claim of Kenneth Lamar Jerome Tucker
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
27. Artificial Intelligence (Reyes English)
28. Cancellation of Council Meetings for the Holidays (Monteiro)
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
29. Conference with Real Property Negotiator and Legal Counsel, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54954(b):
Property: Approximately .91 acres of land located at 13007 Yukon Ave., APN 4050-014-002
Agency Negotiator: Vontray Norris, City Manager
Other Party: 13007 Yukon Avenue Hawthorne, LLC.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF HAWTHORNE )
I, DIANA CUCALON, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Hawthorne, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing City Council Meeting Agenda was posted not less than 72 hours before the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK